Pakistan’s spin duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan played a crucial role, while Shaheen Shah Afridi finished the game as the hosts won by 93 runs over South Africa.
The win gave Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and ended South Africa’s 10-Test winning streak, the longest in their history.
Defending a target of 276, Pakistan maintained control on a surface that had become difficult for batting, with their spinners exploiting the deteriorating pitch.
The chase was rendered even more improbable as Pakistan’s spinners exploited the sharply deteriorating pitch.
Author summary: Pakistan wins 1st test against South Africa.